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Nike Ends Relationship with Ryan Braun

Nike has terminated its contract with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, nearly two weeks after the five-time All Star was suspended for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy…

Oliberté Extends Ambassador Program

Oliberté, manufacturer of casual leather shoes made in its own factory in Ethiopia, has partnered with ambassadors, musicians, and athletes who all work in different ways to bring pride and prosperity in Africa…

Keen’s New President Exits

Mike Abbott, who joined Keen as its president in early July, has left the company. In a statement provided to SportsOneSource, Keen said, 'Keen has made the difficult decision to part ways with Mike Abbott. We wish him the best of luck with his futur

Benchmade Names Lau PR and Communications Manager

Benchmade has added Derrick Lau to its marketing team and into the company's 25 year history of premium grade products and services. Lau will fill the position of PR and communications manager…

Unifi Partners to Provide New Source of US Made Repreve Fibers

Unifi, Inc. has agreed to sell Repreve chips to South Carolina-based Palmetto Synthetics, LLC for conversion into Repreve branded staple fiber. The arrangement will provide the textile industry with another option for acquiring NAFTA and Berry Amendment c

Big 5’s Q2 Profits More Than Double

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported net earnings in the second quarter improved to $6.1 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, from $2.6 million, or 12 cents, a year ago. Same-store sales increased 4.4 percent and benefited from the calendar shift of the

Brooks Sees 21 Percent YTD Growth

Brooks Running Company, a division of Berkshire Hathaway, reported revenues grew 21 percent in total global sales growth year-to-date. Net domestic revenue rose 19 percent while the total international business clocked in 29 percent revenue growth though

Teva Picks Up Momentum and Heat to Amplify Communications

Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor, has selected two agencies to help the brand increase its awareness and reach in the outdoor market and beyond. Momentum Media PR has been tapped as the brand’s public relations agency of record, and Heat has been

Yeti Coolers Names Corey Maynard as VP of Marketing

Yeti Coolers has hired the marketer behind Gerber Lengendary Blades' partnership with Bear Grylls and the AMC's TV series The Walking Dead as its new VP of marketing. Corey Maynard will oversee brand development, product line management, e-comme

GoLite Opens Newest Store in Portland

GoLite, which shifted to a direct-to-consumer model last year, opened its newest store at Bridgeport Village in Portland on Friday…

OIA Presenting Nearly 50 Seminars at Outdoor Retailer

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is presenting nearly 50 educational sessions as part of Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. Sessions start on Day Zero of the trade show (July 30) and continue through Day Three (Aug.

Surftech Appoints Product Development Manager

Surf Technicians, LLC, the maker of surf and stand-up paddle boards, said Brian Eiseman has joined the team as product development manager. Prior to joining Surftech, Eiseman worked at Easton Bell Sports…